Sound Off: Anneke Berteen

2012 World Four-Cross Champion Anneke Berteen has been a dominant force on the 4X scene for a long time. With UCI World Cup Overall 4X Titles in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011, plus Pro Tour and European Champion Overall titles to round it out, not to mention two BMX World Champion jerseys in 1996 and 1997, Anneke has earned her reputation as a racing legend.

As evident by her answers to our semi-intelligent questions, Anneke enjoys a good thrill. Even though she’s not afraid of bears or bulls, a comfy place to sit is still way up top on her list of things that make her happy.

Have you ever seen examples of supernatural phenomena, ie Bigfoot, ghosts, miniature creatures, chupacabra, etc? Nah, not really…. I did see a big brown bear in Whistler last year. And instead of running away I grabbed my phone and took a selfie!

Dawn patrol or evening ride? Dawn patrol.

If you had to ride with cantilever brakes instead of hydraulic discs or elastomer suspension instead of current technology, which would it be? I guess cantilever brakes would make the downhill pretty interesting, so cantilever brakes for the excitement!

Best cycling innovation? Specialized Women’s-specific saddle…. Heaven for the ladies!

Flats or clipless? Clips.

Would you rather be a circus clown or a rodeo clown? Rodeo clown. I need the action and adrenaline.

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Luke appreciates the climb and its challenges, but is convinced the only reason to pedal faster up the hill is to start your descent sooner. While he has sampled the joys of long rides on the tarmac, the dirt is where you’ll find him. When not on the trail or in the water, Luke likes to drive off into the wild to take his daughter camping in his cherished 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia.